Zelensky's circle crumbles further? Ex-minister snatched from border train in massive graft probe

Ukraine’s ex‑energy minister Herman Halushchenko is detained while allegedly trying to flee the country, tied to a $100 million “Midas” corruption scheme linked to Zelensky ally Timur Mindich. As NABU widens its probe and top aides fall, Zelensky faces election calls, a possible referendum on peace, and mounting internal pressure.